The local California Democratic Party African American Caucus and other groups will host the first annual African American Family Reunion Celebration Saturday, Aug. 31, at Celebration Park in Moreno Valley, with U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and other officials attending.

About 500 families and thousands of individuals are expected at the barbecue and community empowerment event, sponsored by a dozen groups to educate people about available resources. School districts, colleges, medical organizations, job development organizations and more will fill a resource fair, said Moreno Valley Unified School District Board Member Denise Fleming.

Takano will attend, said his staff. Others expected include state senators Richard Roth and Alex Padilla, state Assemblyman Jose Medina, school board President Cleveland âCJâ Johnson and school board Member Jesus Holguin.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. â" 2 p.m. at the park, 14965 Morgan Ave. Guests are asked to bring grills, canopies and side dishes.

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